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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 265.47 and 94.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 265.47 and 94.71 is: 142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 265.47 = 94.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/265.47 = 94.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 265.47 × 94.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 25,141.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,141.34/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.11

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